Karen’s Nissan Qashqai Tekna had been found by police on the Friday that it was reported missing, but all the items inside had been taken.

Some of these have now been discovered, including Karen’s coat and part of her swimming kit, although her crutches are still missing.

The swimming kit is important as this is the only exercise Karen is able to do.

A spokeswoman for the police said: “We were called on Saturday (March 28) by a woman from Peterborough saying she had found a wheelchair in Paston Lane.

“The informant has gone on holiday and returned to see an article in the Peterborough Telegraph saying a disabled lady called Karen Martin from Bluebell Avenue had had a wheelchair stolen from her vehicle on March 19.

“The informant didn’t see anything although felt this may be the lady’s wheelchair. The wheelchair has since been collected and returned to the victim.

“Officers have also attended the area where the wheelchair was found at the rear of Ferndale Way/Harebell Close and found more property belonging to the victim.

“CCTV has been checked which does not show the offenders.

“The victim has been informed that this case will be filed pending any further evidence coming to light.”